Recent content by Big Macca

Hahaha, maybe my mate used it in a similar fashion before he gave it to me. Tassy winter's are cold and lonely :D

Hi Guys, After 40 batches I've had to tip out 2. The infection was interesting, it didn't fit any of the literature on the subject. It gave the beer a harsh aroma instead of a hoppy aroma and harsh bitterness. It almost tasted like a crap beer rather than an off beer. I could drink them just...

I third the comment on temperature. I had one of those weldless thermometers and worked out after a few lighter and thinner than expected brews that there was up to a 4 degree difference if I viewed at any angle other than straight in front. This took me from 65->75 and more body. I've had...

Thanks for the speedy response, much appreciated!!

Hi Guys, I'm force carbonating kegs (corny) using the slow and steady method and have bought some additional kegs for a coming party. I only have room for 2 kegs in my kegerator and was wondering if after carbonation has completed, can I unhook the keg and just store at room temperature? When...

Cheers Hop to it!! I'm based in Howrah on the eastern shore of Hobart. It's probably in the last 5 years or so that Hobart pubs and bottleshops have started stocking local and imported craft/international beers. I think once beer drinkers evolve from commercial lagers to these, home brewing is...

Just joined up and wanted to saying hello to everyone. I've used this forum heaps so thought it was about time to jump on. As I've transitioned from kit based brewing to BIAB and kegging, this forum has answered about every question I could think of. I'm based in Hobart and brew kit based (75%)...